Buying a hookah as a gift?

[HookahDuck]

Hey, I really want to buy a starter hookah for my best friend who
really enjoys smoking mine. I know that these "What hookah should I
buy" posts are getting old, but I just wanted to know if you've seen
any cheep deals around lately? Im looking for a single hose egyptain
thats at least 18-20" tall. I was actually going to buy one of those
girl figurine hookahs from taqseem for him, but I cant seem to get a
hold of him.

Im not opposed to buying something on EvilBay =P


I definatly want to spend less than $60

[Cold493]

Well if you want cheap and a decent smoke, those small junior hookahs that Taqseem sells are decent, I have one and I'm pretty happy with it, I believe there are some on ebay in around the 20-30 dollar US range.

[Mathazar]

Go to:  www.TobaccoImportUSA.com and on the left side of the
page,  click on Hookahs....Then scroll thru the page to view all
the Sultan Hookahs which are well under $40.  I'm smoking a Sultan
and it's absolutely SUPERB
The construction is good and it's very easy to setup and clean. 
Plus it's got a huge ceramic bowl.  Ceramic is much better than
clay bowls because it's very difficult to break unless you drop it.

I highly-reccommend the Sultan for a beginner hookah 

[Mathazar]

Then go to:  www.myasaray.com and buy a couple washable hoses.  They're $7 each and are AWESOME hoses  

[iheartvarg1]

i've owned 2 sultans(21" and 31") and they are indeed a very sturdy, solid, well-smoking nargileh! great for beginners indeed!

[ioannisds]

Here's the hookah I got to travel with.  It is cheap, well built, and actually smoke very good.  For $44.95 you get a case too, and if you scroll down and look at some of the color choices, they will discount the price even more.  I got an additional $10 off for picking gold stem/green base (which I think looks sweet, by the way).  Use the "hookahforum" coupon code at check-out for another 15% off, and you are golden.

[HookahDuck]

I think I am going to go with that one ioannsds. If you subtract the 2
250g tubs of al amir, the hookah itself is only 25 bucks. I ususally
look for hookahs that dont include the "starter pack", but it will be
perfect for my friend!

[ioannisds]

[quote name='HookahDuck']I think I am going to go with that one ioannsds. If you subtract the 2
250g tubs of al amir, the hookah itself is only 25 bucks. I ususally
look for hookahs that dont include the "starter pack", but it will be
perfect for my friend![/quote]Yeah, it was a great deal when I bought it, and it's an even better deal now with the free Al Amir special they are running.  Hope your friend enjoys it!

[mushrat]

real quick..you sure those are 250's? most places send 50g boxes with started packs. I don't KNOW, just asking.

[ioannisds]

[quote name='mushrat']real quick..you sure those are 250's? most places send 50g boxes with started packs. I don't KNOW, just asking.[/quote]Social Smoke is doing a special right now with a free 250g tub of Al Amir with any hookah purchase of I think $100 or less... I think more than $100, and you get 2 free tubs, and over $150 or something and you get some free Starbuzz.  They sent out a newsletter a couple of weeks ago.  Don't quote me on this, perhaps Ali or someone else will hop on to clarify.